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Ethanol stocks reach highest seen since start of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ethanol stocks reach highest seen since start of the COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2022 |

In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose to 1.042 million barrels per day, which pushed stocks to their highest level since April 2020 at 26.15 million barrels, compared to 25.95 million barrels the week prior. Analysts expected production to be much lower, between 1.02 million barrels to 1.035 million […]

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French river transport group trialing biofuel

French river transport group trialing biofuel

March 23, 2022 |

In France, since February, Sogestran Group’s CFT has been experimenting with the PUR-XTL biofuel from Altens. In real operating conditions on the self-propelled Sandre, this six-month experiment on the Seine in Paris is a first in river transport in France. The vessel can reduce 37 truck trips with every voyage. ISCC certified, the PUR-XTL is […]

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Petroperú to cancel B100 supply contract with controversial Heaven Petroleum

Petroperú to cancel B100 supply contract with controversial Heaven Petroleum

March 23, 2022 |

In Peru, Gestion newspaper reports that the general manager in charge of Petroperú, Fernando de la Torre, said they will terminate the B100 biodiesel supply contract with the company Heaven Petroleum Operators.  Last Sunday, an investigation by the Panorama program indicated that deliveries of biodiesel to Petroperú plants located in Conchán, Callao and Mollendo have […]

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University of Colorado Boulder researchers develop better tool for CCSU

University of Colorado Boulder researchers develop better tool for CCSU

March 23, 2022 |

In Colorado, University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or building materials. Such carbon capture technology may be needed at scale in order to limit global warning this […]

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Brazilian ethanol imports not seen increasing despite tax cut

Brazilian ethanol imports not seen increasing despite tax cut

March 23, 2022 |

In Brazil, Reuters reports that despite the government’s decision to cut 18% import duties on ethanol, Datagro says that the decision was politically motivated rather than economically, and isn’t likely to have much impact on fuel prices. Brazil’s president said the move would reduce fuel prices by 4 cents per liter at the pump but […]

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EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics announce investment in green hydrogen at Teesside

EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics announce investment in green hydrogen at Teesside

March 22, 2022 |

In the UK, EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a […]

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Uniper, Hydrogenious of Germany and JERA Americas to Partner with ADNOC 

Uniper, Hydrogenious of Germany and JERA Americas to Partner with ADNOC 

March 22, 2022 |

In the UAE, Uniper, Hydrogenious LOHC of Germany and JERA Americas together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced March 21 a joint study agreement (JSA) to explore hydrogen transportation between the UAE and Germany using Hydrogenious’ Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. Under the agreement, which was announced during the visit to […]

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Nuseed and bp Products North America agree long-term offtake agreement

Nuseed and bp Products North America agree long-term offtake agreement

March 22, 2022 |

In Illinois, Nuseed and bp Products North America Inc, have entered into a long-term strategic offtake and market development agreement, that will see bp, or its affiliates, purchase Nuseed Carinata oil to process or sell into growing markets for the production of sustainable biofuels.  The agreement is for an initial 10-year term and will see […]

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ESG Clean Energy secures patent to support its carbon capture technology

ESG Clean Energy secures patent to support its carbon capture technology

March 22, 2022 |

In Massachusetts, through an exclusive licensing agreement, ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of net zero carbon footprints and clean energy solutions for distributed power generation, announced today it acquired a new patent (no. 11,286,832) issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a Bottoming Cycle Power System and its related impact to carbon capture […]

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Gevo agrees 75M gallon SAF “take-or-pay” agreement with Delta Airlines

Gevo agrees 75M gallon SAF “take-or-pay” agreement with Delta Airlines

March 22, 2022 |

In Colorado, the day after Gevo announced a 200 million gallon SAF offtake agreement with the oneworld Alliance, Gevo, Inc. signed a “take-or-pay” agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. to supply 75 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year for seven years. Based on current assumptions, including those around future pricing of commodities […]

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